Notice of intent to develop and implement regulations and other measures to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gases
The Government is taking responsibility to introduce an integrated, nationally consistent approach to reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases (hereinafter referred to collectively as air emissions) in order to protect the health and environment of Canadians and avoid falling further behind our trading partners. The Government recognises that reducing air emissions is a matter of national concern as Canada’s performance on air emissions has lagged behind most OECD countries for well over a decade.
Canada commits to take measures that reduce these emissions to achieve tangible benefits to the health of Canadians and to Canada’s environment. Canada has historically relied on a variety of non-compulsory measures to reduce air emissions. However, these have not proved sufficient to reduce the health and environmental risks across the country. We will not only deliver significant emissions reductions but commit to ensuring, through emissions monitoring and fully transparent, public and accountable reporting, that these emission reductions occur on schedule.
Improving air quality by reducing air emissions is essential for the protection of human health and our environment.
The full text of the Notice of Intent can be found on the Canada Gazette Web Site.